Author: Director

Dear Supporters, We did it! Thanks to your generous support, the Humane Society of Goodhue County raised almost $1,700 from our GoFundMe appeal. Residents of all ages and income levels, including employees from Red Wing Aeroplane, demonstrated the value this community places on keeping vulnerable animals safe. This total does not include donations given directly…

On Sunday, February 19th, the Humane Society of Goodhue County was broken into, with the thief making off with a dog and safety equipment from the shelter. More information on the break-in is available at the Republican-Eagle, or CBSMinnesota. HSGC is a non-profit organization based in Red Wing, Minnesota which serves the surrounding area by caring…

Where you find a lost pet matters. If you call about or bring in a pet you’ve found, “where” will likely be one of our first questions. Why? One: If a pet is lost its owners are likely to look for it close to where it went missing. Think LOST not abandoned. For that reason…

We are hiring! We need people who are reliable, dedicated workers. We need people who know their way around animals and who LOVE animals even when the animals don’t love them back. Must be able to make intelligent, logical decisions, follow directions, and be motivated to learn. Now Hiring Shelter Assistant August 2016 HSGC Application…

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, animal-lover to join our staff! We need a part-time Shelter Assistant to work most Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and a few weekend days each month. If you’re interested please email your resume and a note about why you’re interested to Anna at director@hsgcpets.org or drop one off at the Humane…

Our kitten showers have been fun ways to create interest in our shelter and our cats as well as collecting much needed items. If you’re interested in holding your own, here are some ideas… Games & Activities: Name the Baby: Have your guests guess the official name of the babies in a particular species.…

We are participating in two limited-time t-shirt fundraisers through Booster.com. Here’s how it works: You order your t-shirt directly from Booster.com by April 19th (for the pink “Love” shirt) or April 25th (for the aqua blue “Hump Day” shirt.) Each order will have a total $5 shipping cost added. Then all t-shirts ordered will be…

Humane Society of Goodhue County Bluegrass Benefit Help the Humane Society of Goodhue County and enjoy an evening of fabulous bluegrass music on Saturday, February 22nd at the Sheldon Theatre! The Humane Society is a nonprofit animal shelter serving the City of Red Wing, Goodhue County, and much of Pierce County by providing shelter for…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas outside this week and we have the perfect thing to get you in the holiday spirit… Pet Photos with Santa! The wonderful Santa Bob will be at the shelter this Sunday from 1-4 pm ready to listen to your pets tell him their wishlists! Photographers from the…

We are hiring for two positions: Shelter Assistant and Receptionist. Download the job posting pdfs here: Now Hiring Shelter Assistant – 8-7-13 Now Hiring Shelter Receptionist 8-7-13 Shelter Assistant Position Hours 8 am – 5 pm, 1-2 days per week, some weekends required. This position is part-time with the possibility of promotion to full-time in…